P6 of 8
Beat 29% of the field
Nokian WRG2 Test Results
Tested 2009 to 2010
6 publications
Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Nokian WRG2 averages a finish of 6th.
- 6Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 6thAverage finish
- 34%Field beaten on average
- 6Publications
6 tests, 2009 to 2010
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 34%
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Nokian WRG2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Pirelli Sottozero Serie II
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Michelin Alpin A4
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Vredestein Snowtrac 3
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip 7+
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 830 P
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Continental WinterContact TS830
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokian WRG2 This tire | 6 | 0 | 6th | 34% |
| Nokian WR G3 Successor | 0 | - | - | - |
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Nokian WRG2 (4 tests) and 60 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Wet grip strength in 2 of 4 tests 18 praise, 1 criticise of 60 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry grip strength in 1 of 4 tests 16 praise, 1 criticise of 60 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry handling strength in 3 of 4 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 60 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Snow traction weakness in 3 of 4 tests 43 praise, 1 criticise of 60 reviews · Read those reviews
- Snow braking weakness in 1 of 4 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 60 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Ice grip no test mentions it 11 praise, 0 criticise of 60 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort no test mentions it 7 praise, 1 criticise of 60 reviews · Read those reviews
- Slush performance no test mentions it 6 praise, 1 criticise of 60 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 6
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2010 5 tests
P8 of 10
Beat 22% of the field
P7 of 10
Beat 33% of the field
P5 of 5
Beat 0% of the field
P4 of 13
Beat 75% of the field
2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
The Nokian WRG2 provides good snow handling but is slightly let down by its snow braking result. Unrivaled dry grip and excellent wet performance gives this WRG2 a good overall score.
2009 1 test
P5 of 8
Beat 43% of the field
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